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Hours

When we are closed please contact headspace Geelong for more information

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

headspace Corio is linked to headspace Geelong which is a service tailored for the local community.

headspace Corio provides 'no wrong door' advice and support for young people aged 12 to 25 in the Geelong and North Geelong region. By registering for support, you will receive contact to discuss your options whether that be at headspace Geelong, Corio or within our community.

Our centre can support with:

  • mental health/social and emotional wellbeing
  • work and study
  • alcohol and other drugs
  • physical health

We are a free, confidential and inclusive service which does not discriminate regardless of race, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender, or abilities.

Referrals:

To make the first appointment for yourself or a young person in you care click here.

If you are a professional and would like to refer a young person please click here.

In case of emergency, call: 000

If you need to speak to someone urgently, please call:

  • Lifeline on 13 11 14
  • Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
  • Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

headspace Community Engagement - headspace Geelong collaborates with schools, services and agencies in the Corio area by offering free presentations about headspace services and topics around mental health and wellbeing, hosting stalls, and partnering on activities/events! You can also request print materials with our form.

Hours

When we are closed please contact headspace Geelong for more information

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

headspace Corio is linked to headspace Geelong and operated by Stride Mental Health. All headspace services are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Administration of funding is carried out by the headspace centre’s local Primary Health Network, in this case, Western Victoria PHN.

Services

Get tips on how to prepare your resume and present for interviews. Find out about local employment opportunities (full time, part-time, or casual).

GPs can help with any physical health issues as well as issues related to sexual health, drug or alcohol use, relationship problems or feeling down or upset. Your centre may have a GP on site or links to one locally. 

Mental health workers – which may include psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and other workers – that can help if you're just not feeling yourself.

Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with any alcohol or other drug concern.

“As soon as I sought help, I suddenly realised that my anxiety was very treatable and that I wasn’t alone.”
- Charlie

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Jobs and volunteering

Positions currently available at headspace Corio

Deadline: 4 Dec 2024, 5:00 pm

Are you aged between 15 and 25 and live in Australia? 

Do you have something to say about physical health, mental health and drug and alcohol issues? 

headspace is providing young people with the opportunity to be heard and be active around youth mental health and alcohol and other drug issues. 

There are a number of roles you can play in the headspace Geelong, Corio and Ocean Grove Youth Reference Group, including: 

  • Leading a project in your local area 
  • Website consultation and development 
  • Research and evaluation of headspace services 
  • Consultation around resource development such as, factsheets, brochures, radio ads etc 
  • Media Spokesperson 
  • Participating in interview panels for potential staff members

  By getting involved you will: 

  • Have the opportunity to have your say and direct youth mental health services in Australia 
  • Participate in training such as Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • Learn to share your lived experience of mental ill-health safely
  • Meet and work with other young people who are passionate about youth mental health  
  • Develop new skills
  • Make a difference to youth mental health  

Successful applicants with be required to have:

  • Capacity to attend and engage in triweekly meetings with the YRG, held at their headspace centre
  • Ability to maintain regular communication via email with their Community Engagement Coordinator
  • Capacity to attend an induction training meeting.
  • Ability to communicate well with others, including young people, headspace and the broader community.
  • Ability to appropriately represent the headspace brand and values at community events.
  • Must be eligible to apply/currently hold a WWCC
  • Must hold/be willing to apply for NDIS worker screening clearance 

Who can apply?  

We are looking for anyone aged between 15 and 25 who is involved with their local headspace centre or wants to get involved with their local centre. 

We want you to apply if:  

  • You have had your own experiences of feeling depressed, anxious or another mental health issue 
  • You have a friend or family member who has/or had a mental illness or drug addiction, 
  • You feel passionate about and are interested in mental health issues, 
  • The group is also keen to hear the voices of Indigenous young people, young people from different cultural backgrounds, young people from rural and remote areas, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender young people and young people who have been homeless. 

 

For more information contact:

If you have any questions about the Youth Reference Group, send an email to cec.geelong@stride.com.au or call us on 03 5222 6690 and ask to speak to our Community Engagement Coordinator. 

Applications will be viewed and actioned upon receipt, with a final closing date of 4 December 2024.

Apply now

More information

Welcome to headspace Corio.

Download our headspace Corio Welcome Pack.

If you are a young person (12-25):

If you are seeking support from headspace Corio please complete this online referral form and we will call you to organise and appointment. If you would prefer to speak to someone about making an over the phone please call us on (03) 5202 8290. 

 

If you know a young person who might need help:

Families, carers and friends can make an appointment for a young person with their consent. To do so please complete this online form or, if you would prefer to speak to someone about making an over the phone please call us on (03) 5202 8290.

 

If you are working with a young person who might need help:

Health professionals, school staff, health or community organisations can refer to headspace Corio using this online referral form.

*Please note: the young person must consent to the referral.

 

 

Next steps:  

After making your online referral a headspace Corio team member will make contact within a week to discuss the next steps. 

 

Physical and sexual health:

If you are wanting to book a GP or Nurse appointment we call to offer you available times for the next appointment.

 

Support for mental health, alcohol and other drugs and vocation and education:

If you are wanting to access mental health support we will call to offer you available times for an intake appointment. 

At your intake appointment you will chat to one of our friendly Engagement and Assessment clinicians who will ask you questions about different parts of you life to figure out how we can best assist. 

 

Referral through headspace Geelong

We also accept referrals through our parent centre, headspace Geelong.

Call (03) 5222 6690 or visit 105 Yarra Street, Geelong to connect with our headspace Geelong team.

Location and Access

headspace Corio (open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am-5pm). 

6 / 10-16 Station Street, Norlane, Victoria 3214

Phone  (03) 5202 8290

Our site is fully wheelchair accessible.

 

Accessible via public transport, visit PTV Journey Planner to plan your trip. 

We are located very close to North Shore train station and bus stops on Station Street.

 

Cost 

At headspace Corio our services are free through Medicare.

To get your own Medicare card please click here. 

If you are unable to access a Medicare Card we can still offer support, just let our staff know and we will work it out. 

Our staff are networked with all services in the North Geelong/Corio region.

 

 

Online and after hours support 

eheadspace:

eheadspace provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12-25 and their families and friends. 

Call 1800 650 890 or go to www.eheadspace.org.au 

 

24/7 helplines:

 

Emergency support:

headspace Corio is not an emergency service. If you’re in an emergency situation or need immediate assistance, contact Barwon Health Phone Triage team 1300 094 187 (24/7), go to your local emergency department or call emergency services on 000.

At headspace Corio we have a team that is dedicated to supporting young people the best way we can. We have a range of workers with different skills and experience to make sure young people that access headspace Corio get the help they are looking for.

headspace Corio supports the 'no wrong door' approach, and we will always guide you to the appropriate service/s to meet your needs or the needs of those people you are endeavouring to support.  

 

Management

Regional Manager - Kate

Centre Manager - Tenille

Clinical Team Leader - Dijana

 

 

headspace Corio is linked to headspace Geelong and operated by Stride Mental Health.